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Evaluating a greenhouse when purchasing a house
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Posted by jaedwards 6, northern NJ (My Page) on Sun, Oct 25, 09 at 23:56
| I've been looking at houses online for a potential move. One home I am considering has an existing attached greenhouse that seems quite large from the photos. I did a property records search and think that the greenhouse was built in the '40s. I am hoping to have your input on things I should look for when I see the house in person. What are the potential problems? I am a pretty good gardener and this would be a dream-come-true but I don't want to fall into a money pit either. Thanks for your help!
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RE: Evaluating a greenhouse when purchasing a house
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| Materials it is made of are important. My brother bought a house with an existing free-standing greenhouse, and the glazing was glass but the structure was wood. Most of the wood has deteriorated beyond saving. He doesn't know when it was built, but he thought the 70's. If your structure is metal and the glazing is glass you may be in luck. If the glazing is other than glass it may need to be replaced. If it was built in the 40's, chances are it's glass. If it has water and electricity have those systems checked out by a professional home inspector. If it's sitting on a concrete or brick foundation check for cracks and shifting, but also have them checked out by a professional. Naturally, once you see it you'll be able to tell if it needs a lot of work, but a home inspector can tell you if it's going to be expensive and approximately how expensive it will be. If it all checks out, you are really lucky. I'd jump on that deal like a duck on a Junebug! Cheryl |
RE: Evaluating a greenhouse when purchasing a house
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Hi
Would suppose you should also check out the heating system and the fuel it uses??. ventilation systems in good working order. The basics, foundation and framework and the condition of the glass. Also might check out the city codes on such structures in the area. Here for example I can keep my GH but can't build a new one due to changes in laws . Also a new owner couldn't make improvements but I can because of "granfather" laws. Something to know before purchase for sure!!! gary |
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